Thursday, April 15, 2010

We are slowly adjusting to our new lives here. All of my appliances are the sizes of toys and the controls are obviously in Chinese. It has been a challenge accessing my blog and I hope to sort this out soon. I have ventured to the flea market twice, once all by myself. The haggling over prices is a beautiful piece of theater. I discovered I can't take Deke with me to the flea market, he starts negotiating on behalf of the vendors. I have bought a rickety chair, beautiful blue ceramic bowls and vases, an old suitcase, a Mao statue, an old green musical instrument, and the most beautiful vintage cookie tins. I love junk shopping in China!!!!

13 comments:

It is wonderful to know that you are happily buying junk in China. But, I miss you too. You know what is starting here in a couple of weeks. Trash Season! Where are you???????? xo Joan@anythinggoeshere

Nice to know that you can take Linda out of her country of origin, but you can't take the origins of a bonefide ....may I say.... Junk-er (pardon the bad reference to Chinese water craft) out of our Linda. Geez Pal, way to get out there and meet some new friends! Glad you are having your way with the flea markets. xoxoKaren

Linda~I've missed my visits, but after a couple rough patches it's good to be back. I would imagine there would be a wonderful collection of treasures to be found at market. Looks like your off to a good start in your new surroundings. I can't wait to see photos. I love miniatures, just not sure I'd want to prepare my menu from them, lol.